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Free guides, quick-reference cards, and trusted links to help you stay prepared for any emergency.

Quick Reference Guides

Print these and keep them in your home, car, or workplace first aid kit.

Adult CPR Steps

  1. Call 911 or direct someone else to call
  2. Place heel of hand on center of chest
  3. Push hard and fast — at least 2 inches deep
  4. Rate: 100–120 compressions per minute
  5. Give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions
  6. Continue until EMS arrives or AED is ready

AED Use Steps

  1. Power on the AED
  2. Expose bare chest and dry if wet
  3. Attach pads as shown in diagrams
  4. Stand clear — let AED analyze rhythm
  5. Deliver shock if advised
  6. Resume CPR immediately after shock

Choking Response — Adult

  1. Ask: 'Are you choking?'
  2. If they cannot speak, cough, or breathe — act
  3. Give 5 firm back blows between shoulder blades
  4. Give 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
  5. Alternate back blows and thrusts
  6. If unconscious, begin CPR and call 911
Stop the Bleed®

Life-Threatening Bleeding

Severe bleeding can be fatal within minutes. These steps follow the Stop the Bleed® protocol used by first responders nationwide.

When in doubt, apply direct pressure immediately and call 911.

Limb Bleeding — Apply a Tourniquet

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Put on gloves if available
  3. Place tourniquet 2–3 inches above the wound (not on a joint)
  4. Pull strap tight and secure; twist rod until bleeding stops
  5. Lock the rod and note the time applied
  6. Do not remove — wait for EMS

Wound Packing — Torso or Groin

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Put on gloves if available
  3. Pack wound tightly with gauze or clean cloth
  4. Apply firm, continuous direct pressure with both hands
  5. Do not lift hands to check — maintain pressure
  6. Hold until EMS arrives

Direct Pressure — General Wounds

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Cover wound with clean cloth or gauze
  3. Press firmly with the heel of your hand
  4. If blood soaks through, add more material on top — do not remove
  5. Keep steady pressure until help arrives
  6. Elevate the injured area above heart level if possible

Stop the Bleed® training is available through DFG Safety Training. Ask about adding it to your group certification course.

Heat & Cold Emergencies

Environmental Emergencies

Heat, cold, and other environmental hazards can escalate quickly. Recognize the signs and act fast.

Heat Stroke

Life-threatening

Signs & Symptoms

  • Body temperature above 103°F
  • Hot, red, dry or damp skin
  • Rapid, strong pulse
  • Confusion, slurred speech, or loss of consciousness

What to Do

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Move person to a cool, shaded area
  3. Cool rapidly — ice packs to neck, armpits, and groin
  4. Fan and mist with cool water
  5. Do not give fluids if unconscious

Heat Exhaustion

Serious

Signs & Symptoms

  • Heavy sweating
  • Cold, pale, clammy skin
  • Fast, weak pulse
  • Nausea, dizziness, or fainting

What to Do

  1. Move to a cool location immediately
  2. Loosen tight clothing
  3. Apply cool, wet cloths to skin
  4. Sip cool water if conscious and not nauseated
  5. Call 911 if symptoms worsen or last more than 1 hour

Hypothermia

Life-threatening

Signs & Symptoms

  • Shivering (may stop in severe cases)
  • Slurred speech or mumbling
  • Slow, shallow breathing
  • Weak pulse, drowsiness, or loss of consciousness

What to Do

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Move person out of the cold
  3. Remove wet clothing
  4. Cover with blankets, including head and neck
  5. Apply warm compresses to neck, armpits, and groin
  6. Do not rub limbs — handle gently

Frostbite

Serious

Signs & Symptoms

  • Cold, hard, or waxy-looking skin
  • Numbness or loss of feeling in affected area
  • White, gray, or yellow skin discoloration
  • Blisters after rewarming

What to Do

  1. Get to a warm environment
  2. Do not walk on frostbitten feet if avoidable
  3. Do not rub the affected area
  4. Rewarm in warm (not hot) water — 99–104°F
  5. Loosely bandage with sterile gauze
  6. Seek medical attention promptly

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services

911

Police, Fire, EMS

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

24/7 nationwide

Crisis Lifeline

988

Mental health emergencies

DFG Safety Training

(267) 317-8036

Questions & scheduling

Trusted Organizations

These organizations provide authoritative CPR guidelines, training standards, and public health resources.

American Heart Association

Official CPR guidelines, research, and public education resources from the nation's leading heart health organization.

Visit AHA →

American Red Cross

First aid, CPR, and AED training resources, plus disaster preparedness guides for individuals and families.

Visit Red Cross →

OSHA Emergency Preparedness

Workplace safety standards, emergency action plan templates, and first aid requirements for employers.

Visit OSHA →

Hands-Only CPR (AHA)

A simple two-step guide to hands-only CPR for untrained bystanders — no rescue breaths required.

Learn More →

Want to Go Deeper?

Our blog covers CPR technique, AED use, first aid kit essentials, and workplace safety — written by our certified instructors.

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